There is no meal on this planet or any other that Heston Blumenthal can't prepare. In spring 2009, on his British television series "Heston's Feasts," he re-created the impossible "Drink Me" potion from Alice in Wonderland and reinvented Henry VIII 's mythical…

Compiled by a new generation of wine writers from around the world, 1000 Great Everyday Wines is the only choice for the budding wine enthusiast who cares about getting great value for money. With recommendations for more than 1,000 great-value bottles of wine…

For men and women who appreciate the finer things in life, our new Instant Expert series is your ready guide to the world's most skilled artisans, culinary connoisseurs, and designers. Written by the leading voices in their fields, each stylishly understated…

In this compact guidebook, wine lovers will find documented facts and valuable tips all about wine. The reader first learns everything about winegrowing - the most important grape varieties, the significance of the terroirs, conventional and biodynamic forms of…

Since its introduction at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, iced tea has been a favorite American beverage showing up at every family gathering, backyard barbecue, 4th of July picnic, and on every restaurant menu. In fact, each day, 120 million Americans reach…

One juice or smoothie a day—made from green vegetables such as kale, cucumber, celery, and spinach—works wonders for organ health, immune system strength, and weight loss. Now the founder of heathygreendrink.com offers a persuasive argument for adding…

Gin celebrates the clear liquor in all its guises—straight, flavored, in cocktails—and this book will go down as smoothly as a lovingly created gin and tonic. It describes the history of the spirit; its production and distillation over time; and where…

F. Scott Fitzgerald famously declared, Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right." The author of the latest entry in our Instant Expert series could not agree more. Champagne celebrates the world's most luxurious drink, providing expert…

Whether it's served neat, with a mixer, or in a cocktail, vodka's popularity continues to grow. Aficionados will love this lavishly illustrated pocket-sized book, which covers the trendy favorite from Absolut to Zubrowka. It's got all the basics: how vodka is…

Claire Robinson, the hot new Food Network star of 5 Ingredient Fix and Food Network Challenge, helps people get dinner on the table with little fuss and a few great ingredients. The quest for simple, affordable, and fresh, mouthwatering food is over. 5 INGREDIENT…